John Peterson

Blood Cultures unveil unnerving new visual for "Keeps Bringing Me Back" [Video]

The highly secretive and enthralling Blood Cultures have been an underground fixture since their 2017 debut album Happy Birthday. The New Jersey-based band has cultivated a ravenous fan following with highly…

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thomTide continues his Winter season on "zeroSum"

Enigmatic and versatile, thomTide's fourth and newest track in his Winter collection encapsulates the darkness of the bleak midwinter and the yearning for Spring as the change of seasons still seems distant…

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'Portishus' levels up Hus Kingpin's inventive brand of gritty New York hip-hop

Gritty, uninhibited New York rap layered on top of Portishead's trip-hop trailblazing samples and drums is the elevator pitch for Hus Kingpin's aptly titled new album Portishus. What sounds at first like…

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Chase Aaron attains a strange new enlightenment on "I Ain't Sh*t"

Unabridged soul seeps through the sound of Chase Aaron, an LA-based creative that has established himself as a defining voice in alternative R&B. After bursting onto the scene with 2016's…

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Scotty Apex reaches new heights on 'STARLIGHT'

Some artists struggle with finding creative ambition and motivation through periods of isolation; Scotty Apex is not one of these artists. A recent transplant to LA from his home in…

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Mathaius Young finds his voice on 'Angel Deep'

It's hard to ignore the polished sound of Indianapolis native Mathaius Young on his newest project Angel Deep. Dedicated to cultivating his own sonic imprint, Young is heavily involved in the producing,…

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Love Mansuy unveils new visual for "Four Seasons" [Video]

Irvington, New Jersey's own Love Mansuy is about as sure of a bet for superstar as a rising young artist can be, with his abbreviated discography already flush with vibrancy and…

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Elroy battles his "PARASITE" in new single

Showing emotion through his art is something that has never been an issue for Elroy, an alternative hip-hop artist from Pennsylvania. Drawing sonic inspiration from so-called ‘emo-rap’ innovators such as…

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Soft Glas offers a calm from the storm on "Cyclones" [Video]

At a time when physical distance and isolation are emphasized, it takes a special kind of artist to use sound to transport you directly inside their creative space. The feeling…

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Ajani Jones stays versatile as ever on “Powder”

Chicago emcee Ajani Jones is anything but traditional. An artist characterized by distinct and creative wordplay, Jones has built a loyal following from his unwavering commitment to true storytelling. Frequently…

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Downtown Kayoto is on a roll with new single "Rox"

One of the most dazzling new artists of 2020, U.K.-based Downtown Kayoto is a blessing of bright colorful sounds that refuse to be defined by a single genre or label.…

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Norman Perry is dialed in on “2032305”

Underrated is a label that is thrown around very broadly in hip-hop music these days. No other descriptor seems more fitting, however, for an artist with the résumé of Norman…

Blood Cultures unveil unnerving new visual for "Keeps Bringing Me Back" [Video]

thomTide continues his Winter season on "zeroSum"

'Portishus' levels up Hus Kingpin's inventive brand of gritty New York hip-hop

Chase Aaron attains a strange new enlightenment on "I Ain't Sh*t"

Scotty Apex reaches new heights on 'STARLIGHT'

Mathaius Young finds his voice on 'Angel Deep'

Love Mansuy unveils new visual for "Four Seasons" [Video]

Elroy battles his "PARASITE" in new single

Soft Glas offers a calm from the storm on "Cyclones" [Video]

Ajani Jones stays versatile as ever on “Powder”

Downtown Kayoto is on a roll with new single "Rox"

Norman Perry is dialed in on “2032305”

“Diamond Lane” is bat zoo's hazy, heartfelt drive through lost love [Video]

WHYDEE encapsulates ambition on "PRONTO"

CDSM (Celebrity Death Slot Machine) shares intense anthem "Shockable Rhythm"

Tristan Roberson turns a broken heart into a good time with ‘One Night in Dallas’

Lyrical Chris delivers a cinematic masterpiece with “Mind of the Grandchild” [Music Video]

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022